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Littoral Horsetail

Equisetum litorale

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Equisetales (Equisetales)
Family
Equisetaceae
Genus
Equisetum
Species
Equisetum litorale (Littoral Horsetail)

Names in Other Languages

French prêle de littoral
German Ufer-Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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canutillos
Equisetum telmateia
Least Concern
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cola de caballo
Equisetum arvense
Least Concern
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Horsetail
Equisetum laevigatum
Not Evaluated
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Marsh Horsetail
Equisetum palustre
Least Concern
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Meadow Horsetail
Equisetum pratense
Least Concern
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Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
Least Concern
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giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
Not Evaluated
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Pipes
Equisetum fluviatile
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Littoral Horsetail?
The scientific name of Littoral Horsetail is Equisetum litorale. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
Where does Littoral Horsetail live?
Littoral Horsetail is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.
What family does Littoral Horsetail belong to?
Littoral Horsetail (Equisetum litorale) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
What kingdom does Littoral Horsetail belong to?
Littoral Horsetail (Equisetum litorale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Littoral Horsetail?
The closest relatives of Littoral Horsetail in the genus Equisetum include canutillos, cola de caballo, Horsetail, Marsh Horsetail, Meadow Horsetail.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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canutillos
Equisetum telmateia
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cola de caballo
Equisetum arvense
LC 🐾
Horsetail
Equisetum laevigatum
NE
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Littoral Horsetail
Equisetum litorale
NE
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Marsh Horsetail
Equisetum palustre
LC 🐾
Meadow Horsetail
Equisetum pratense
LC 🐾
Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
LC 🐾
giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
NE 🐾
Pipes
Equisetum fluviatile
LC 🐾
Wood Horsetail
Equisetum sylvaticum
NT 🐾
Ferriss' Horsetail
Equisetum ferrissii
NE 🐾
Branched Horsetail
Equisetum ramosissimum
LC 🐾
Delicate Horsetail
Equisetum scirpoides
LC 🐾
Common Scouring-Rush
Equisetum hyemale
NT
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